Eclipse
Henry Rollins/Stardeath and White Dwarfs/The Flaming Lips Lyrics
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And all that you see
All that you taste
All you feel
And all that you love
And all that you hate
All you distrust
And all that you give
And all that you deal
And all that you buy
Beg, borrow or steal
And all you create
And all you destroy
And all that you do
And all that you say
And all that you eat
And everyone you meet
And all that you slight
And everyone you fight
And all that is now
And all that is gone
And all that's to come
And everything under the sun is in tune
But the sun is eclipsed by the moon
The lyrics to Eclipse are a contemplative reflection on the interconnected nature of life and the transience of existence. The repetition of the various actions and emotions that make up a human experience, such as touching, seeing, tasting, feeling, loving, hating, distrusting, saving, giving, dealing, buying, creating, destroying, doing, saying, eating, meeting, slighting, and fighting, emphasizes how all of these things are ultimately subject to the same fate - they will all eventually come to an end.
The final two lines, "And all that is now, and all that is gone, and all that's to come, and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon," hint at the idea that although everything in the world may seem to be in harmony and in sync, there are often times when a seemingly overwhelming force, like the moon eclipsing the sun, disrupts that equilibrium. The use of this metaphor may also suggest that even the most powerful and constant force in life, the sun, is capable of being overshadowed and diminished, and that even the most seemingly stable and unchanging circumstances may be subject to unforeseen changes.
Overall, Eclipse's lyrics encourage the listener to embrace the fleeting nature of life, and to appreciate the beauty and significance of each moment, even as they are aware of the inevitability of change and the sometimes-disruptive nature of that change.
Line by Line Meaning
All that you touch
Everything that you come into contact with
And all that you see
Everything that you witness or observe
All that you taste
Every flavor that you experience through your sense of taste
All you feel
Every emotion that you experience
And all that you love
Everything that you have affection and adoration for
And all that you hate
Everything that you despise or have strong negative feelings towards
All you distrust
Every person or thing that you doubt or have suspicions about
All you save
Every item or person that you put away or keep safe for future use or protection
And all that you give
Everything that you bestow, donate, or freely give to others
And all that you deal
Every business transaction that you partake in or accomplish
And all that you buy
Every item that you purchase in exchange for money
Beg, borrow or steal
Acquire something either by asking for it, taking it without permission, or borrowing it from someone else
And all you create
Everything that you bring into existence through your own efforts or imagination
And all you destroy
Everything that you ruin or demolish through your own actions or intentions
And all that you do
Every action that you take or perform
And all that you say
Every word or phrase that you articulate
And all that you eat
Every food or drink that you consume and digest
And everyone you meet
Every person that you encounter or come into contact with
And all that you slight
Every person that you disrespect, belittle, or underestimate
And everyone you fight
Every person that you engage in combat or conflict with
And all that is now
Everything that is happening at this exact moment in time
And all that is gone
Everything that has already passed and can no longer be experienced
And all that's to come
Everything that will happen in the future and has yet to be experienced
And everything under the sun is in tune
Everything in the world is harmoniously aligned and working together
But the sun is eclipsed by the moon
Even in moments of harmony and perfection, there may be a force that disrupts or overshadows it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE ROGER WATERS
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